This book examines the CAD / CAM technology used in digital restorative dentistry, the specific clinical cases in which it is used and how each of the critical components of this technology works – intraoral scanning, prosthetic design and fabrication. Developments in the field of digital restorative dentistry are analyzed along with a variety of…[Read more]

For over three decades, zirconia ceramics have been used in orthopaedic surgery, and they were just
recently brought into dentistry as a metal substitute for crown and bridge construction, as well as
implant abutments. Both osseointegrative and biocompatibility characteristics of zirconium dioxide
have been demonstrated in experiments. This…[Read more]

Immediate loading is defined as the prosthetic loading of dental implants within the first week
of loading. From a biomechanical standpoint, immediate loading can result in success and
survival rates comparable to conventionally loaded dental implants. Immediate implant
positioning and loading preserved the papillae and soft tissue contours…[Read more]